Inventory Manager
About The Position
This is a high-visibility role for someone who treats inventory accuracy like it's mission-critical — because it is. The Inventory Manager owns end-to-end inventory management across raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and staging stock, ensuring product is always available for production and customer fulfillment without tying up unnecessary working capital. You'll lead a team of 4-5, drive FIFO discipline and warehouse controls, and partner closely with Finance, Production, and Logistics to keep inventory data accurate and decision-ready. If you love digging into the "why" behind a variance and building processes that prevent the next one, this role is built for you. This role reports to the Warehousing & Distribution Director.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, Business, or related field preferred
- Proven experience in inventory management, warehouse operations, or supply chain roles within manufacturing, food and beverage, FMCG, or brewery operations
- Strong understanding of inventory control, stock reconciliation, cycle counting, and FIFO management
- Experience supporting Finance through inventory reporting, variance analysis, and stock valuation
- Experience with ERP and warehouse management systems with strong data accuracy discipline
- Previous people management or team leadership experience preferred
- Experience with continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives highly desirable
Nice To Haves
- Inventory control and FIFO discipline at scale
- Cycle counting, stock takes, and variance root-cause analysis
- Cross-functional collaboration with Finance, Production, and Supply Chain
- ERP systems and advanced Excel/reporting proficiency
- Team leadership and coaching
- Cost-saving and process optimization initiatives
- Strong analytical and data presentation skills
Responsibilities
- Own inventory accuracy across raw materials, packaging, finished goods, and brewery staging stock
- Drive and enforce FIFO principles across all warehouse and brewery storage areas
- Lead cycle counts, stock takes, reconciliations, and variance investigations
- Monitor stock levels to ensure uninterrupted production supply while avoiding excess working capital
- Coordinate staging of materials and products to support line supply and operational continuity
- Review inventory aging, slow-moving, and obsolete stock, and lead actions to reduce related costs and risk
- Maintain accurate inventory transactions in ERP/WMS systems and prepare reporting for Finance and Operations
- Monitor and report key inventory KPIs — accuracy, variance, aging, write-offs, service levels, and turns
- Partner with Finance on month-end close, stock valuation, and audit support
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of 4-5 inventory and warehouse support team members
- Identify and deliver cost-saving opportunities through improved stock management and process control
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Production, Brewing, Packaging, Logistics, Procurement, and Customer Service
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off & 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) with company match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
